From the Principal
Mrs Belinda Burton
Week 11 Term 2 Celebrating a Fantastic Term 2!
It is incredible to think how quickly this term has flown by! With today, Thursday, 2 July, marking the final day of Term 2 for our students, I want to take this opportunity to recap and celebrate what has been a truly fantastic term.
We have witnessed impressive growth far and wide both inside the classroom and out on the sporting field. It was also a special time for our school community as our Year 6 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation, marking a beautiful milestone in their faith journey.
Whether our students were striving for excellence in academic pursuits or cheering each other on with vibrant team spirit, their effort and enthusiasm have been outstanding. Highlights from this term truly showcased the best of our school spirit, including:
- ANZAC March.
- School Art Show
- Whole School & Class Masses & Class Reconciliation.
- Buddy Class Activities: Fostering connection and mentorship across year levels.
- Eisteddfod.
- Catholic Schools Week
- Athletics Carnival & Diocesan Cross Country: Displaying incredible determination, sportsmanship, and energy.
- Mini Vinnies: Demonstrating our community's compassion and commitment to helping others with the Winter appeal last week.
- P & F Student Disco, Paint & Sip evening, end of Term 2 BBQ.
Thank you to our dedicated staff, wonderful students, and supportive families for making this term so successful.
📅 Important Dates & Reminders
Please make a note of the upcoming key dates as we transition into the winter holidays:
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Friday, 3 July | Pupil-Free Day (Staff Professional Development) |
| Monday, 20 July | Pupil-Free Day (Staff Professional Development) |
| Tuesday, 21 July | Term 3 Commences (Students return to school) |
Wishing all of our families a safe, happy, and restful winter holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3 on Tuesday, 21 July!
Looking Ahead to Term 3
Holidays are a good opportunity to label or relabel faded name tags on uniform items, to help us return lost property. We also ask that school stationery such as pens, pencils, glue and highlighters are replenished.
Important Dates Term 3 - See Diary Dates Page for Term 3 Dates
Tuesday 21st July School Returns for Students
Contacting Your Child's Teacher
Teachers welcome contact from parents, if you need to talk with staff please either contact the class teacher by phoning the school – 67772 4441 or email the school at smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.
School Hours & Supervision
Teachers commence duty at 8:20am and finish at 3:10pm if not on an afterschool duty.
Rusden Street Door Opens at 8:20am when supervision begins.
School starts: 8:50am
Recess: 10:50am – 11:30am
Lunch: 1:30pm – 2:10pm
School finishes: 3.10pm.
Kindergarten 2027 Enrolments Open!
We're now accepting enrolment applications for Kindergarten 2027! If you're interested in joining St. Mary's School, please complete the enrolment form online. https://stmarysarmidale.catholic.edu.au/
We look forward to hearing from you!
Attendance: Every Day Counts
Consistent attendance is the cornerstone of academic success. We ask that all students aim for 100% attendance unless prevented by illness. If your child is absent, please ensure the school is notified via the office or our portal by 10:00 am. If you are unable to notify the school prior to 10am you will receive an sms reminding you to explain your child's absence.
